Tom Fitzgerald of Schnabel Engineering on FERC’s New Dam Safety Rules
In December 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a final rule amending its regulations on the safety of water power projects and project works, contained in title 18, part 12, of the Code of Federal Regulations. The new regulations introduce two tiers of public safety inspections, codify existing guidance on Owners Dam Safety […]
Volume 3 Issue 2 February 2022
Compliance Culture By Kris Polly As owners and operators of hydropower facilities well know, compliance with the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal and state agencies is a major and crucial task. Building a culture of regulatory compliance within an organization is a key to planning and long-term success. This […]
An Industry Homecoming at the Inaugural Clean Currents Conference and Trade Show
October 2021 saw the successful completion of the inaugural annual Clean Currents conference and trade show—an event by the industry, for the industry, with its profits reinvested in the industry, owned and organized by the National Hydropower Association (NHA). Its variety of session formats and its focus on innovation and participation made it a highly […]
Gomez and Sullivan Engineering: A Multigenerational Hydropower Engineering and Environmental Science Consulting Firm
Gomez and Sullivan Engineers is a hydropower engineering and environmental science consulting firm based in the Northeast with nearly 30 years of experience. Beyond its core dam safety and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing functions, Gomez and Sullivan also provides penstock inspections and design, FERC license implementation and compliance services, fish passage design and […]
Lasalle|NHC’s Specialized Hydraulics and Water Resources Consulting Services
Part of Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC), Lasalle|NHC is a Montréal-based consulting firm offering services in the fields of hydraulics, applied fluid mechanics, and water resources. It has significant expertise in the use of physical hydraulic scale models and computer modeling, including for the design and construction of hydropower facilities. In this interview, Lasalle|NHC President Marc […]
Global Diving & Salvage Deploys Saturation Divers at Gross Dam
Global Diving & Salvage employs world-class, highly skilled divers who perform a wide range of underwater tasks in marine and upland environments, including inspections, salvage operations, marine construction, demolition, and repair. It provides dive systems and teams to work in a wide range of depths, from surface air and mixed gas to saturation diving. Global […]
Denver Water Takes a Deep Dive at Gross Dam
When your workers live and work 270 feet underwater for weeks on end, safety first becomes more than just a slogan. Denver Water’s Dam Safety Engineering Manager Douglas Raitt spoke with Hydro Leader about the unique challenges involved in a recent project to replace an underwater trash rack. He also talked about how his organization […]
Cody Desautel: How the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Balance Hydropower and Natural Resource Protection
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation depend on hydropower for energy and revenue through their stake in the Grand Coulee Dam and Wells Dam hydropower projects. How do they balance that dependency with the importance of healthy land, water, and wildlife? In this interview, Cody Desautel, director of the tribe’s natural resources division, speaks […]
Volume 3 Issue 1 January 2022
Sustainability and Specialization By Kris Polly The Colville Indian Reservation, located in central Washington State, is home to two of the nation’s largest hydroelectric stations, Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph Dams, and is just upriver of Wells Dam. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have a financial stake in these facilities and also depend […]
Oiles America’s Specialty Products for the Hydro Market
Oiles has supplied self-lubricating wear components to more than 2,000 hydroelectric installations around the world. In this interview, Kurt Garvey, the senior account manager of specialty markets for the Oiles America Corporation, talks about the company’s proprietary materials, markets, and customer service. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Hydro Leader: Please tell us about your background and how you […]
